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Cal Day was so much fun! 💙💛 Thank you for joining us and experiencing the incredible spirit of UC Berkeley. We can’t wait to welcome all prospective students next semester!
Video Description: A fast-paced, high-energy 34-second montage capturing the festivities of Cal Day 2026 at the University of California, Berkeley. The video showcases the campus spirit through music, dance, academic displays, and student life.
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STOP scrolling! We went to try these 3 new spots on Berkeley’s Telegraph Avenue @telegraphberkeley, and we want to know: what would you order from each location? @ox9_lanzhou_handpulled_noodles, @8gramsmatcha, or @my.o.my.shawarma? Let us know in the comments! 🍜🍵🍗
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Video description: UC Berkeley student Rico stands on Telegraph Avenue, introducing three new food spots. First, they visit OX9, where a chef hand-pulls fresh dough, and Rico slurps a bowl of spicy Lanzhou Beef Noodles. Next at Eight Grams Matcha, a worker scrapes fresh honeycomb directly onto Rico’s iced matcha latte. Finally, at My-O-My, Rico shows off a massive takeout box filled with chicken, rice, fries, and sauce, taking a big bite. The video ends with a montage of the meals.
Did you know about all these hidden corners and free resources you can access as a UC Berkeley student at the @berkeleystudentunion? Come with us and Isha (@ucbvicepresident) to take a tour around and help you make the most of your time here! 👀🐻
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Video description: Join 2025-2026 ASUC EVP Isha Chander for a vlog-style tour of the UC Berkeley Student Union. This video provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the MLK building resources, starting outside the main entrance before moving through the interior floors. Isha visits Goldie’s for coffee and the Basic Needs Welcome Center for housing and financial support. The tour moves to MLK B-North to view the Food Pantry, followed by the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) library and study space. Back on the first floor, the video shows the snack vending machines, equipment rental lockers, the Creative Lab for graphic design, and the Berkeley Art Studio. Additional stops include the Open Computing Facility (OCF) for free printing and the ReUse store for affordable secondhand items. The tour concludes in the MLK Game Zone, featuring various arcade games and nearby student eateries.
Taking a minute to appreciate golden hour on the UC Berkeley campus. ✨💙
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Image description: A carousel of photos showing the campus community enjoying the late afternoon sun and golden hour glow at UC Berkeley. The photos feature iconic landmarks like Doe Library, Sather Gate, and the Campanile bathed in warm light, and scenes of people relaxing on Memorial Glade and walking along pathways.
Budgeting in college doesn’t have to be boring! Izzy challenged herself to spend less than $125 in a week! Can she do it? Watch the video to find out! 💸
Want more tips on how to manage your finances as a UC Berkeley student? Follow @ucb.financialwellness for more resources! What are your favorite budgeting hacks? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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Video Description: A vlog-style video following a UC Berkeley student tracking her expenses for a week with a goal to spend less than $125. The video features quick clips of her daily routine, including preparing homemade meals, eating out with friends, and buying a water bottle, with on-screen text tracking her remaining budget. After a clip about going grocery shopping, she reveals she successfully stayed under her budget. The video concludes with an on-screen prompt directing viewers to the Center for Financial Wellness for resources and asking them to share their own college budgeting tips in the comments.